Responsible Control - ✔✔The phrase responsible control means the amount of control
over the content of all architectural instruments of service during the preparation that is
ordinarily exercised by architects applying
...
Responsible Control - ✔✔The phrase responsible control means the amount of control
over the content of all architectural instruments of service during the preparation that is
ordinarily exercised by architects applying the professional standard of care.
Can an architect stamp and sign documents that were not produced under his or her
responsible control? - ✔✔No.
That said, responsible control does not mean architectural services need to be
produced in the architects office. As long as the architect is maintaining responsible
control, drawings can be produced in another part of the world or outsourced.
What is the punishment for practicing without a license or inappropriately selling oneself
as an architect? - ✔✔It is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100, or
more than $5000. Or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or both.
Does an architect need to sign and stamp drawings that unlicensed individuals are
allowed to design? - ✔✔Yes. This includes stamping & signing and even those types of
structures unlicensed individuals are allowed to design as clarified by the California
architects board newsletter spring 2007. This requirement applies to all types of projects
since it address a responsibility imposed on the architect, and not the project.
Name the five items required to be on the architect stamp: - ✔✔1. Name of the Architect
2. License Number
3. Renewal Date (renew every two years, in the odd year)
4. "State of California"
5. "Licensed Architect"
Use of the word "certify" or "certification" by a licensed architect: - ✔✔The use of the
word certified or certification by a licensed architect in the practice of architecture
constitutes an expression of professional opinion regarding those facts are findings that
are the subject of the certification. These do not constitute a warranty or guarantee,
either expressed or implied.
Liability regarding building inspections: - ✔✔Architects who perform voluntary building
inspections at a site of an emergency at the request of a local official shall not be liable
in negligence for any damage caused by good faith but negligent inspection.
What five elements are required in a contract between an architect and the client? -
✔✔S.C.A.N.T.Services: description of services to be performed
Compensation: basis of compensation
Address: name, address, license number of an architect and name and address of client
New services: additional services at an hourly rate
Termination: description of procedure describing termination procedure
When is a written contract not required? - ✔✔1. When professional services rendered
with a client that will not pay compensation
2. Arrangement as to the basis for compensation is similar to services provided in the
past for the same client
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